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File#: 22-889 MEETING DATE: 11/15/2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Grace Yoon-Taylor, Principal Administrative Analyst
Subject:
Report on Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents and Recommendations by the Huntington Beach
Human Relations Committee (HRC)
Statement of Issue:
On April 5, 2021, the City Council directed the Huntington Beach Human Relations (HBHRC) to work
with the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) and City staff to publish quarterly data
summaries of reported hate crimes and hate incidents on the City website and submit
recommendations to address these issues based on community stakeholder input. This was partly in
response to an increasing number of hate crimes and incidents against Asian American Pacific
Islanders (AAPIs)throughout Orange County and to support the City's policy and commitment to
safety and inclusivity for all.
As such, the HBHRC formed an ad-hoc subcommittee, comprised of the Chair V.C. Rhone and two
Committee members, Vanessa Chow and Dr. Hemesh Patel. The Ad-hoc subcommittee has worked
on this task over the past fifteen months, and City staff also had an opportunity to review and provide
feedback.
The full report was presented and approved by the HBHRC on November 8, 2022 during their regular
public meeting and is now being submitted to the City Council for consideration.
Financial Impact:
None
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the Report on Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents and Recommendations by the
Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee
Alternative Action(s):
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Analysis:
Based on the 2021 OC Hate Crimes Report by OC Human Relations Commission, hate crimes have
been on the rise with a 165% increase in reported hate crimes and hate incidents in the last five
years. Compared to 5 years ago, anti-LGBTQ related hate crimes/incidents have increased by 21-
fold, anti-AAPI communities by 50-fold, and anti-Semitic cases by 26-fold. Last year alone, a total of
1,763 hate crimes were reported in California; in Orange County, there were 97 reported hate crimes
and 301 hate incidents.
Huntington Beach, like other communities, has been experiencing similar trends in recent years. In
2021, Huntington Beach had a total of 8 reported hate crimes and 5 hate incidents motivated by
race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation and/or gender identity. The City also responded to
several cases of anti-Semitic flyers distributed at our neighborhoods in 2021 and 2022.
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022*
Hate Crimes 4 8 4 8 7
Hate Incidents* 5 6
Total 4 8 4 13 13
*HBPD does not have hate incident data available before 2021.
**2022 data only indicates cases reported as ofJuly 2022.
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Per Council direction, HBHRC has researched the City's approach to this issue and employed
several data collection methods:
1. Huntington Beach's crime data statistics on hate crimes and incidents received by the HBPD
2. Five meetings with HBPD liaison to HBHRC to better understand existing practices of tracking
and handling cases of hate crimes and incidents; and
3. Benchmark research on other cities and their approaches (including Anaheim, Buena Park,
Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana and San Diego);
4. Review of research papers related to hate crimes and incidents;
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5. Community Stakeholders meeting on August 24, 2022 with 52 invites of faith leaders,
community leaders, Visit HB staff, and business owners.
Based on these findings, the HBHRS made the following recommendations to the City.
Summary of the recommendations from the HBHRC include:
A. Provide support to victims and persons impacted by hate and direct the HBHRC to create and
help the HBPD distribute a Resource Tool Kit, which includes brochures, a letter of support,
and community resources; and
B. Plan and implement a system to track both hate crimes and hate incidents and publish the
quarterly report on the City's website; and
C. Support the HBHRC to plan, promote, and implement meaningful community engagement
opportunities.
Additional recommendations from the HBHRC:
1. Request the City to consider adding more financial support to hire/partner with a subject-
matter-expert(s) in human rights, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), and/or community
engagement. Having an expert would benefit the City to conduct a more thorough
examination of the specific needs of the City and to further provide a more coordinated anti-
hate, anti-discrimination efforts to the City team and its residents.
2. Request the City to define and/or expand roles and responsibilities of the HBHRC. In
reviewing common practices of Boards, Committees, and Commissions of the other
municipalities, the Ad-hoc subcommittee has noted that some cities use committees while
others use boards or commissions. For example, the City of San Diego's Human Relations
Commissioners are empowered to draft and promulgate regulations, investigate policy, and
mediate disputes of discrimination, exclusion, and bias. By understanding these different
approaches, the Ad-hoc subcommittee recommends that the City conduct a needs
assessment on the HBHRC's roles and responsibilities. Please see the full report (Attachment
I) for more information.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Financial Sustainability, Public Safety or Other
Attachment(s):
1. HBHRC Report on Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
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Founded in 1996, Huntington Beach Human The HBHRC also establishes ongoing
Relations Committee (HBHRC)'s mission is to partnerships with various community groups to
inspire and promote mutual understanding, coordinate citywide efforts towards its
respect, safety and the well-being of all in our mission.
community through education and engagement.
We envision Huntington Beach as a community Committee Members
where all people feel respected, valued, and are 2021-22
free from discrimination and violence. V.C. Rhone*, Chair
Debbi Parrott, Vice Chair
The HBHRC provides year-round programs and Jonathan Smith, Secretary
develops initiatives to promote meaningful Vanessa Chow*, Member
interaction, education, and engagement with the Elaine Keeley, PhD., Member
community. Some examples include HB Listens, Hemesh Patel*, D.O., Member
Student Day of Dialogue, Cultural Cinema (liana Velazquez*, Member
Showcase, Community Summit, and Youth Voices Timothy Stuart, Esq., Member
events.
*Hate Crimes Directives Ad Hoc Committee
We also work closely with the Huntington Beach We also acknowledge former Committee member,
Police Department to track reported hate crimes Teresa Carlisle who assisted with this report.
and hate incidents in the City and conduct a wide
range of community engagement and education
activities.
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BACKGROUND
On April 5, 2021, the City Council directed the HBHRC to work with the Huntington Beach Police
Department (HBPD) and City staff to publish quarterly data summaries of reported hate crimes and hate
incidents on the City website and submit recommendations to address these issues based on community
stakeholder input. This was partly in response to an increasing number of hate crimes and incidents
against Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) throughout Orange County and to support our policy
against any form of hate-motivated crimes.
Ultimately, this report will assist the City to bolster its strong stand against all forms of hate, offer more
transparency to the public, and continuously work together toward creating a welcoming environment
where every resident, business, and visitor is valued and respected with a sense of belonging.
THE PROCESS
The HBHRC formed an ad-hoc committee to work on this Council directive and has employed the
following data collection methods to develop recommendations:
1.Huntington Beach's statistics on reported hate crimes and incidents tracked by the HBPD.
2.Five meetings with the City's HBPD liaison to better understand the City's existing practices of
tracking and handling cases involving hate crimes and incidents.
3.Benchmark research on other cities and their approaches to handling hate crimes and hate incidents
(Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, and Westminster).
4.Community Stakeholders meeting on August 24, 2022 with 52 invites of faith leaders, community
leaders, Visit HB staff, and business owners.
RESEARCH RESULTS
An FBI study[1] shows that hate crimes and hate incidents are grossly underreported. Some barriers and
challenges that victims and witnesses experience include but are not limited to:
• Shame and embarrassment
• Not knowing how to report
• Lack of support
• Fear of reprisal or retaliation
Another barrier is the community's lack of understanding of what constitutes a hate crime and a hate
incident and what is reportable. At the Community Stakeholders meeting, many expressed the
importance of educating the community about clear definitions of hate crimes and hate incidents so that
not only both cases can be reported and properly addressed but also we can raise greater public
awareness and help deter them in the future.
[11 Ronald L.Davis and Patrice O'Neill,"The Hate Crimes Reporting Gap:Low Numbers Keep Tensions High,"the Police Chief 83(May 2016)web-only article
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According to the California Department of Justice, both are defined as:
• A hate crime is a crime against a person, group or property motivated by the victim's real or perceived
social group, based on disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and
association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
• A hate incident is broadly defined as an action or behavior motivated by hate but which, for one or
more reasons, is not a crime, such as name calling, insults, posting or displaying hate materials in
property damage and in public places. Hate speech may be protected by the First Amendment of the
U.S. Constitution; however, not only do these incidents negatively impact the victims but also our
community at large.
HBPD REPORTING O
RESPONSE PROTOCOL
On May 6, 1996, the Huntington Beach City Council unanimously adopted a Declaration of Policy About
Human Dignity. Over the years, the City has adopted policies and resolutions to stand against all forms of
intolerance, racism, and hate, and support diversity, equality and inclusion in Huntington Beach. Most
recently, the City Council officially denounced all hate crimes and reaffirmed the City's commitment to
safety and inclusivity for all at the April 5, 2021 Council meeting.
The City works closely with the HBPD, the HBHRC, and the community to educate and encourage people
to report any hate crimes and hate incidents, so that we can help and support those affected in a timely
manner.
Hate Crime
1.Once HBPD receives a 911 or non-emergency call from a victim, witness, or other reporting party,
HBPD officers are dispatched to the scene.
2. The scene is made safe and medical attention is provided, if needed.
3. The victim(s) and witness(es) are interviewed.
4. Resources are provided to victims as per the California Constitution, Article 1, Section 28(b): Victim's
Bill of Rights Act of 2008, also called Marsy's Law named after a US Santa Barbara college student who
was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend. The Marsy's Card (available in 12 languages) includes
information about rights of and protections to victims of crime and their families. The HBPD provides
this card to all victims of any crime, including hate crimes, as well as other resources such as the City's
System of Care information (Huntington Beach Navigation Center, Be Well Mobile Crisis Response
program, etc.).
5. HBPD Officers in the field work to identify and arrest the suspect(s), if warranted.
6. The officer(s) assigned to the case documents the investigation in a police report. An immediate
supervisor review, approve, and report it to the Watch Commander.
7. The Watch Commander emails a synopsis of the crime incident to OC Human Relations and HBPD's
hate crime coordinator, who also serves as the HBPD Liaison to the HBHRC and reports such incidents
to the HBHRC at their monthly meetings.
8. The Watch Commander sends a daily log of documented crimes in a separate email communication,
including hate incidents/hate crimes, to the Police Chief and the City Council.
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9. The crime report is forwarded to the Crimes Against Persons detective sergeant, who then assign the
case to a proper detective.
10. The detective conducts any needed follow up, determines if the elements of California Penal Code
422.55(a) apply, files the case with the District Attorney's office. The CPC 422.55 outlines what is
considered to be a hate crime - crime committed due to the offender's perceptions about the victim's traits.
11. If it is determined as a hate crime, the HBPD will report it to the Department of Justice (DOJ) monthly.
Hate Incident
1.If HBPD officers determine that no crime has occurred at the scene but there was a hate incident, no
crime report is taken. However, a call number is generated and the incident is documented.
2.The officer advises the sergeant and the Watch Commander, who follows the same reporting protocol as
Hate Crime above.
3.Unlike hate crimes, it is not required to report hate incidents to the DOJ, but the HBPD currently tracks
them separately in its crime reports.
HBPD Officers Training
All police officers and supervisors receive training every year on how to respond to hate crimes and hate
incidents. As part of their "Implicit/Unconscious Bias and Strategic Communication" training, the HBPD
personnel discuss diverse communities in the City and how to lower/remove barriers for victims to report
and receive timely help.
Community Stakeholder Survey Polls
Among the Community Stakeholder meeting participants,
over 65% of them indicated that they think hate crimes/hate r
incidents have generally increased in Huntington Beach in4'�
the last five years. A vast majority of them (62.5%) also ;- l
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identified law enforcement as the first point of contact if fir
they were the victim of a hate crime or hate incident.
The group discussed several ways to address hate
crimes/incidents and further support people impacted:
• Sending letters of support to those impacted by hate (
crimes/incidents with resources and contact info.
• Identifying and removing barriers to reporting hate > � _
crimes and incidents. ;.
• Publishing the total number of hate crimes and incidents •
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on a monthly or quarterly basis, in order to promote
transparency and public engagement.
• Removing the stigma of being a "victim" of a hate crime
by offering a safe platform for survivors to share stories
" 1ST PLACE CO-WINNER Inv amen*tare MUNKWK
or testimonials and/or organizing support meetings for
those impacted by hate crimes and incidents. YOUTH VOICES HB ESSAY&ART CONTEST HOSTED BY THE HBHRC
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HUNTINGTON BEACH
HATE CRIME/INCIDENT 2021 DATA
STATISTICS HUNTINGTON BEACH
Based on the 2021 OC Hate Crimes Report by
OC Human Relations Commission, hate
crimes have been on the rise with a 165% 13
increase in reported hate crimes and hate
incidents in the last five years in the TOTAL REPORTED HATE
County.
CRIMES/INCIDENTS
Compared to 5 years ago, anti-LGBTQ Number of reported hate crimes and hate
related hate crimes/incidents have increased incidents motivated by race/ethnicity,
by 21-fold, anti-AAPI communities by 50- national origin, sexual orientation and/or
fold, and anti-Semitic cases by 26-fold. One gender identity during 2021.
third of the reported hate crimes and hate
incidents took place in a public area such as
parks or streets. YEAR-TO-YEAR DATA
Last year alone, a total of 1,763 hate crimes REPORTED HATE CRIMES
were reported in California; in Orange
County, there were 97 reported hate crimes I 2018'.. 2019 2020 2021 2022"
and 301 hate incidents. Hate Crimes 4V 8 4 8 7
Hate Incidents* 5 6
Huntington Beach, like other communities, Total 4 8 4 13 13
has been experiencing similar trends in 'HgRb does not have data available before 2021
"2022 data only indicates oases reported as of July 2022
recent years. In 2021, Huntington Beach had
a total of 8 reported hate crime cases and 5
reported hate incident cases. The City also City ofNumberHuntingtonBeach
Reported of Cases
responded to several cases of anti-Semitic 14
flyers distributed at our neighborhoods in 12
2021 and 2022.
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55% of 2021 cases were motivated by
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race/ethnicity/ancestry among all cases.
Religion-motivated cases constituted 30%, all 4
of which targeted the Jewish community. The s
rest (15%) were related to sexual orientation o
or gender identity. 2018 20x9 2020 2021 2022'
mum Hate Crime 1111188 Hate Incident -Total
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CITY COMPARISONS
According to the CA Dept. of Justice, all other
OC benchmark cities experienced an increase
in reported hate crime cases (except Costa Reported Hate Crime Cases
Mesa &Westminster). Westminster
Santa Ana
It is important to note that this data includes Irvine
reported hate crime cases, not fully reflecting
Garden Grove
the number of unreported cases that may
Costa Mesa
have happened in these comparison cities.
Anaheim
During the course of a year, the HBHRC also Huntington Beach
studied other cities and spoke with their 0 2 4 6 s `0 12 54 16 '$
community leaders and law enforcement e2021 aa2020
officials about how hate crimes and hate
incidents are handled in their cities.
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Huntington YES-Human YES;info on
YES NO Relations YES YES how to report
Beach Committee
Anaheim NO NO NO NO NO NO
YES-Human
Buena Park NO NO Relations YES YES NO
Committee
Costa Mesa YES NO NO NO NO Info on how to
report
YES;DEI Info on how to
Irvine YES YES Committee YES YES report;
resources
Yes;brochures
Santa Ana YES NO NO NO NO and definition
online
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Any act of hate against one person is an act against the community as a whole. There is no place for hate in
Huntington Beach. As such, the Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee recommends the following:
A. Provide support to victims and persons impacted by hate and
direct the HBHRC to create and help the HBPD distribute a Resource
` _ Tool Kit, which includes brochures, a letter of support, and
community resources.
As the first point of contact for the victims and those affected by hate,
the HBPD can incorporate this resource tool kit into their handheld
i device system to provide information during or after the incident. This
kit may include an HBHRC-made postcard with a QR code to a
0 dedicated site with all these resources and a phone number to call to
"' follow up on their case.
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A new letter of support has been drafted by the HBHRC Ad-hoc
Committee for consideration that reaches out to victims and those
affected by hate crimes and/or hate incidents.
B. Plan and implement a system to track hate crimes and hate incidents and publish the quarterly report
on the City's website.
Currently, the HBPD tracks hate crimes to be reported to the Department of Justice via their reporting
system. The HBPD began to manually document and track hate incidents since 2021 and is in the process
of updating its centralized crime data/reporting software system, which will be implemented in mid-2023.
This progress will enable HBPD officers to track, report, and address both hate crimes and hate incidents.
Additionally, the HBHRC recommends cross reporting of aggregated data of hate crimes and hate incidents
between the HBPD, the HBHRC, and the OC Human Relations (OCHR) regularly, so that the statistical
information is all consistent. It is important to continue current practice of having the HBPD Liaison to the
HBHRC attend monthly HBHRC meetings and address any hate crimes and incidents that occurred that
month. A quarterly statistic report with aggregated data without confidential information should be
submitted by the Police Chief's designee to the City Manager's Office and the HBHRC via its staff liaison.
The same report should be also submitted to the OCHR.
The HBHRC will use such data to identify and discuss any trends to develop community engagement and
prevention activities accordingly. The quarterly report could be uploaded and published on the following
City's website pages along with the resource toolkit:
• The City's DEI website: www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/DEI
• The City's HBHRC webpage: www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/HRC
• The HBPD website: www.hbpd.org or subset page dedicated to hate crimes & resources
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RECOMMENDATIONS
C.Support the HBHRC to plan,promote,and implement meaningful community engagement
opportunities such as:
• Hosting an annual or biennial community team building event, in partnership with the City;
• Conducting more preventative training by the OCHR or other specialized partners for the HBHRC
members, City staff, and community leaders;
• Expanding the HBHRC's efforts to engage youth members as our social justice leaders and bolster their
voices against hate across their schools, neighborhoods, and online communities; and/or
• Partnering with the HBPD's Neighborhood Watch programs to provide information and educational
materials to engage the community on issues of hate crimes and hate incidents.
Other recommendations for future consideration
include:
• Request the City to consider adding more financial
support to hire/partner with a subject-matter-
expert(s) in human rights, DEI (diversity, equity,
and inclusion), and/or community engagement.
Having an expert would benefit the City to
conduct a more thorough examination of the
specific needs of the City and further provide a
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more coordinated anti-hate, anti-discrimination
effort to the City team and its residents. ANY ACT OF HATE
• Request the City to define and/or expand roles and AGAINST ONE PERSON IS
responsibilities of the HBHRC. In reviewing AN ACT AGAINST THE
common practices of Boards, Committees, and
Commissions of the other municipalities, the COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
HBHRC Ad-hoc subcommittee has noted that some
cities use committees while others use boards or Huntington Beach City Council
commissions. For example, the City of San Diego's March 31,2022
Human Relations Commissioners are empowered to
draft and promulgate regulations, investigate
policy, and mediate disputes of discrimination,
exclusion, and bias. By understanding these
different approaches, the Ad-hoc subcommittee
recommends the City complete a needs
assessment on the HBHRC's roles and
responsibilities.
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REFERENCES
Hate crime data&related information
• 2021 Attorney General Hate Crime Report - https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-
docs/Hate%20Crime%201n%2OCA%202021%20FINAL.pdf
• 2021 OCHR Hate Crimes Report - https://www.ochumanrelations.org/wp-
content/uploads/2022/09/Hate-Crime-Report-2021-_final.pdf
• OCHR Guidelines for Responding to Hate -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vCAmNmEm9P8iXmsFa5a_sF5G2yjYB8d1/view?usp=sharing
Support Letter to victims and those affected
• HBHRC Old Hate Crime Victim Letter of Support -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BtgQmMrKNB_glOyrZdGIIEbYMgrmokCM/view?usp=sharing
• Recommended Revised Letter of Support for Those Impacted by Hate -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19DDtN805PZKAk17nf63U8sZel9t8584F/view?usp=sharing
Research on other municipalities/agencies
• Los Angeles Sheriff's Department - https://lasd.org/transparency
• City of Irvine - https://www.cityofirvine.org/irvine-police-department/reporting-hate-crimes-and-hate-
incidents
• LA vs. Hate - www.layshate.org
• Report Hate Crimes in Orange County - hatecrime.211oc.org
• Anaheim Police Department How to File a Report - https://www.anaheim.net/1643/File-a-Police-Report
• Buena Park Human Relations Committee -
https://buenapark.com/human_relations_committee/index.php
• Long Beach Equity & Human Relations Commission - https://www.longbeach.gov/health/healthy-
living/office-of-equity/human-relations-commission/
• Costa Mesa's Victim and Community Resources - https://www.costamesaca.gov/city-hall/city-
departments/police/police-information/victim-and-community-resources
• Irvine's Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents Page - https://www.cityofirvine.org/irvine-police-
department/reporting-hate-crimes-and-hate-incidents
• The San Diego Human Relations Commission - https://www.sandiego.gov/human-relations
• The City of Santa Ana's Hate Crimes page with downloadable brochures - https://www.santa-
ana.org/hate-crime-reports/
• The City of Westminster Hate Crimes vs. Hate Incidents Chart: https://www.westminster-
ca.gov/departments/police/services/investigations-bureau/hate-crimes
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